The University of Greenwich was established in 1890 and is located on the banks of the River Thames and the historic Chatham Maritime in Kent. The Greenwich Maritime Centre (GMC) has been a cross faculty initiative at the University of Greenwich that brings together a wide range of stakeholders from diverse backgrounds in maritime issues. The purpose of the GMC is to promote a greater understanding and social awareness of the relationships between sea and society, and to be a platform for developing sustainable solutions for maritime issues. To learn more about the institute kindly visit: